"A Horcrux is an object in which a Dark wizard or witch has
hidden a fragment of his or her soul for the purpose of attaining immortality." (
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| Sunrise or Sunset. New Beginnings |
Quite often, when I’m
reading writing that I really like, I think, crap, damn, shit. I am not a good
writer. When I come across a word I recognise, but don’t know the meaning of, I think crap, damn, shit. I am so
uneducated.
But then I think of my Mum’s favourite
quip about education…it’s not book-learning and I think,
really Fifi, you can, and do, find ways to express yourself that capture people’s attention and you are WELL educated in your mother's sense of the word. So just Google the
meaning of the word and get on with it!
Oddly, I just noticed that Word 2016 figures it should replace 'witch' in the definition of Horcrux with 'which'. Which I'd say is a great indication of how sexism pervades even the
most unexpected corners of our lives. Really, this great software can’t figure out that in a sentence
containing ‘wizard or witch’, there’s
nothing to consider out of place? Double, nay, just exponentially compound the disbelief when you consider that it’s this
blog post that gifted me the Horcrux word http://www.everywhereist.com/i-made-the-pizza-cinnamon-rolls-from-mario-batalis-sexual-misconduct-apology-letter/
I need another cup of coffee.
On the brink of ramping up to a new foray into blogging I am
realizing how rusty I am but at the same time, how there’s a powerful seam of pure gold confidence in the solid
rock foundations I’ve both consciously and unknowingly
been building these past years. It’s not
that I’m not still fraught with
moments of fear and doubt, but they’ve
become moments, no longer days or weeks or states of being. Moments like I just had, no longer derail me,
but instead, ignite that excitement that there’s lots
more out there to see and explore. I like that.
At some point I hope to recount that journey in a book, but
for now, honestly, I’m just
glad to have a few miles under my belt and very aware that the road still
stretches – invitingly – ahead of me. I am writing in the background though and thanks for those along the way who've encouraged me to do this.
I’d like
you to come along on this new venture with me. Without you, much of what I plan, frankly, won’t work! I promise I’ll give back as much as I can – not just in what I write, but I’ll find other ways to pay back your
support, so if you think that sounds interesting – go ahead
and subscribe to my blog (top right). Adventure awaits!
